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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 439.71 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 439.71 and 200.64 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 439.71 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/439.71 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 439.71 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 88,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,223.41/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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